Typically, getting from Williamsburg to the Brooklyn Public Library requires enduring an hour-plus subway ride.
You usually have to take the train all the way into Manhattan just to loop back around to your borough—which makes zero sense.
Thankfully, a massive workaround is coming to the streets this spring to save you from the L-train headache.
Skip the subway with a direct route
Starting May 26, The Ordinary Bus is officially launching to provide a completely free, limited-run express route.
The bus will run directly between Domino Park (at Kent Avenue and South 5th Street) and Prospect Park (on Eastern Parkway right in front of the Brooklyn Public Library).
The best part? It is a seamless North-South corridor with absolutely zero stops, effectively cutting one of Brooklyn’s most frustrating commutes in half.
Why a skincare brand is fixing your commute
The brand’s philosophy is: convenience and leisure should be ordinary. In cities like New York, accessing everyday spaces often comes with unnecessary barriers and friction. When transit fails, people are forced to build workarounds.
This limited-time transit line is their way of removing that friction and making movement through the city straightforward and available to anyone who needs it.
When and where to catch a ride
The Ordinary Bus will run for exactly two weeks, tapping into the kickoff of the summer park season from May 26 through June 9, 2026.
Here is everything you need to know to plan your ride:
- Domino Park Stop: Kent Ave & S 5th St
- Prospect Park Stop: Eastern Parkway in front of the Brooklyn Library
- Weekday Hours: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Weekend Hours: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
If you want to time your trip perfectly without waiting on the curb, you can track the bus live over at theordinarybus.com.
